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Mothers and Grandmothers

Posted on May 8, 2016 by Leah
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In about 6 weeks time we are off on another adventure. This time with just Zach and Zandra, as it’s their “15 trip”. Years ago we decided we would take each child to Europe when they turned 16. That changed … Continue reading →

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Happy 15th Birthday, Zandra!

Posted on May 4, 2016 by Leah
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15? Can you believe it! And what an incredible girl she is continuing to become! For her birthday, we celebrated last night with a birthday dinner of her choice – pasta with rose sauce and (I did one with a … Continue reading →

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Soccer Round Up

Posted on April 30, 2016 by Leah
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Well the winter season has wound down, and the summer season is winding up! At the end of the season,  both Josh and Zach got to head out to the Tim Horton’s stadium in Hamilton where the Pam Am games were … Continue reading →

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This is 44

Posted on April 29, 2016 by Leah
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I remember when 40 seemed so old. It wasn’t that long ago actually. I think I thought 40 was old when I was in my early 30’s. Amazing how “old’ changes as we get older. Of course turning 44 a … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Week

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Leah
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“Show respect even to people you think don’t deserve it; not as a reflection of their character, but a reflection of YOURS.” Respect. I think it goes out the window with teenagers. The back talk and sass you get is … Continue reading →

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Mindset

Posted on April 3, 2016 by Leah
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Since we drove to South Carolina and had 17 hours each way to kill, we decided to try an audio book. I have to admit it took us a long time to finish the audio book as I kept falling … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Week

Posted on March 26, 2016 by Leah
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“If a mother asks you a question, it’s better to tell her the truth because chances are she’s asking because she already knows the answer.” This made me chuckle  – but seriously, isn’t it the truth? I can’t tell you … Continue reading →

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Monthly Snaps of Life

Posted on March 20, 2016 by Leah
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Here’s a few of my iPhone pics since January. I really need to up my game to get a better variety! The kids had a school semi formal that they went to: A few of Zandra’s friends got ready at … Continue reading →

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Charleston, SC

Posted on March 19, 2016 by Leah
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To break our week up, we decided to head to Charleston, SC. I have always been attracted to the South. Something about it, so I was excited to go to Charleston. I have read a few book by Pat Conroy … Continue reading →

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Myrtle Beach, SC

Posted on March 18, 2016 by Leah
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After spending the night just outside of Washington, we headed down to Myrtle Beach, SC. It certainly is way busier than what we are used to in the Outerbanks, and we certainly enjoy the less commercial, wilder feel of the Outerbanks … Continue reading →

Posted in March Break, Road Trip, travel, vacation | 3 Replies

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I am a Mom, Stepmom and wife who by day also doubles as a Speech Language Pathologist in private practice. I started this blog because I want to document our journey as a family as we grow, change and continue to “blend” into our blended family. This is the place where I share the amazing adventures of raising my flowers and skids. Click Here for more.

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